Thanks to Netgalley for giving me this book in exchange for a fair and frank review.

I enjoyed this book on any levels. I loved the characters and that we stay with them on this journey together with all its pitfalls. Hormones and infertility are sensitive issues but the author described them in such a way that there was no taboo with them. I would definitely read more books by this author and would highly recommend this book.

This was a simple, fun, easy and quick read. The perfect type of book for your holiday, beach, pool kind of read. This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The E-Book could be improved and more user-friendly, such as links to the chapters, no significant gaps between words and a cover for the book would be better. It is very document-like instead of a book. A star has been deducted because of this. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

3.5/5.

Dee is 34 when she finds out about her fertility problems after a routine blood test. She hears about platonic co-parenting and explores this as an option with her new friend Andy who is also interested in the idea.

It took a while for me to get into this book. The first 1/3 of it was still sort of setting the story up and I wish it hadn’t taken as long to do this because I enjoyed the second half of the book a lot more! This book tackled a lot of issues mainly cantering around fertility and parenthood and it explored them all pretty well. It sometimes felt a bit too much was going on though? There was also a lot of characters (most of them very minor) which was hard to keep up with as well. Overall I did enjoy this one, was definitely a big fan of the epilogue ending, but parts of it did feel a little flat to me!

Thank you my eARC of this book. I liked the premise of this but I felt like something was missing and I can’t put my finger on what! I didn’t love the female friendship in this and didn’t really gel with the characters so I didn’t finish it unfortunately

A great story that explores an issue that women over 30 sometimes find themselves in but doesn't really get talked about. But the story is also more than that issue, it explores how Dee thinks about herself, the things that have made her that way and follows her journey to realising things about herself and discovering what she truly wants from her life, and learning that it's okay to live for herself and not to always put other people first. The exploration of relationships both between friends, family and romantic partners really let you see inside, and connect with, the character. A very easy to read book, which I enjoyed thoroughly. Thank you netgalley and RandomHouse UK for giving me the chance to read this. A definite 3.5 stars

I went into this expecting more romance. But this was more about building a family, friendships and coming to terms with difficult news regarding fertility with just a sprinkle of romance.
While I did enjoy this. Especially following the multiple side stories of the side characters. I do wish we got more of Andy and Dee building their relationship. I also felt like because there was multiple side stories some of the deeper topics didn't get fully explored. Maybe it got a chapter or two but not enough.
Maybe if each side story had its own story it would have worked better for that.

Loved the friendships between the three women - Dee, Roo and Minnie and how their lives have grown together and the challenges their relationship faces throughout the story. Women's fertility and struggling to conceive is a huge issue for so many, including myself, and I thought this was dealt with accurately and realistically, with the bundle of emotions that comes with diagnosis such as Dee faces as well as Roo.
I also loved the how Dee grows within this story, from exploring and becoming more aware of how her past and her parent's separation has affected her and her past relationships, and how she becomes more empowered and learns to show her true self with Andy. Some important points about how true love can heal also.
I loved it and the characters in particular!

**Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read an advanced e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own **

I found myself searching for something more in It's Complicated by Emma Hughes. I was expecting more of a focus on Dee & Andy and their decision and journey to co-parent however, the plot is very much focused on Dee & the complicated lives of her two friends, Minnie & Roo. I found the characters at times to be a bit childish & immature. There are sensitive topics discussed but I felt like the plot only really got moving towards the end which is a shame!
I would like to thank Netgalley for the ARC.

I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. Part rom com and part empowering women, maybe a new genre. The story centres around Dee who is mid thirties and is suddenly forced to think about her own fertility. On her journey, she encounters Andy and they decide to explore the notion of platonic co-parenting. Dee has her two best friends, Roo and Minnie and their exploits and life stories just add to the rich tapestry. Dee also delves into her past, her absent father and her mother who is now remarried to Ines, Dee’s stepmother.

The book, whilst delivering on the rom com front also delivers on subjects such as friendship, secrets, infertility and empowering women.

Definitely more than just chick lit

Definite emotional rollercoaster. It was nice to see the different struggles with fertility and motherhood.

I really enjoyed this book even though it may not have been one I chose in the shops. Would read more by Emma.

* thank you NetGalley for the ARC *

I loved the characters in this book. I liked to see how they grew as the story went on. I also enjoyed that the topic is touchy topic but was written about so well and that it covered 3 outcomes. I loved the points raised in the book that communication is key

I hope there is a book 2 as I'd love to see what happens next.

I enjoyed this book. Dee is in her thirties and seeing Nat who she knew at school and who is trying to make it as an actor. Dee doesn't really know where she stands with him. When she finds out that she has a medical condition which means she doesn't have long if she wants a baby, she is in a quandary. When she meets Andy they talk about having a child together and co parenting as friends. Can that really work? This is a good story with some great characters. Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
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The title It’s Complicated definitely describes the engaging storyline of this new book.
While romance isn’t the main focus in this story true friendships & early menopause with infertility problems are.
Dee Jensen is only 35 & it comes as a shock when told she is facing early menopause.
She has always wanted children & suddenly time is running out for her to achieve this.
On another downside is the fact that her boyfriend Nat is breaking up with her.
One of her friends comes up with the idea of platonic co- parenting.
But could she really go through with this ?
She doesn’t even have a proper home or decent job.
Her mum has been fighting depression for years now although more settled with a partner.
Add all this into the mix how could she have a child at this time.
She knows she has good friends to turn to but it all seems a bit rushed.
Lots of sensitive deep issues are covered throughout.
Well written with good characters I really enjoyed this interesting story.

Growing up with her Mum and her mood swings, life was full of uncertainty. Now as an adult supported by two good friends, roo her bestie from childhood and Minnie who makes up the trio. Totally different in jobs, relationships and work life but they mesh wonderfully.
Mum, Alice is now settled down with Ines. Spotlight falls on love life. Can a blast from the past be the right one or will he show like first time around he is an idiot? Is there anyone else to care for?
Follow Dee as she navigates, work, friendship,love and family Life

This book had so much potential. Dee, a copywriter, decides to co-parent with a man she has just met, given that she's been told she needs to get a move on with having children soon. However, the execution of the novel meant that I did not finish this book and stopped reading it at 12%. I found I didn't connect well with the main character, Dee, or her best friends, Roo and Minnie. I also felt the narrative didn't hold my attention as scenes seemed to happen for no reason or didn't really go anywhere. Other readers might enjoy this book, but I couldn't get into the writing style.

Absolutely loved this book. Emotional, funny with some will they won’t they thrown into the mix. A very fun and enjoyable read look forward to reading more by this author.

What would you do if you were suddenly told that things you had planned out for later in life just weren’t going to work?

Dee thinks that she has everything sorted, well, not really. She’s about to turn 35, she works for a company that sometimes pays her in food and lives as a lodger in a colleague’s one-bedroom flat. Oh, and her sometime boyfriend Nat isn’t quite ready to make any sort of commitment.

Apart from that, everything is going great.

And then she finds out that as far as fertility goes she’s living on borrowed time. She’s about to go into early menopause - like her Mum, and that’ll be it, any chance at having children, done!

So, she does what any sensible woman in her 30s does, she turns to her friends for advice. There’s sensible Roo the anaesthetist who is desperately trying to get pregnant, and then there’s Minnie, slightly flighty and not even contemplating parenthood. Their advice? Roo sends her to a fertility specialist and Minnie recommends something she saw on Reddit…a co-parenting deal where she has a baby with someone who wants to be a father but doesn’t want the complications of a relationship.

Sounds sensible, right? Of course!

Terrified for her future, not only the prospect of having to have a baby now but also the fact that she’s not really ready…she jumps into things with both feet and then she meets chef Andy who is just out of a disastrous relationship and though he wants children he doesn’t want to get involved with anyone. He’s perfect, but for the fact that they don’t actually hit it off right away.

This story wasn’t quite what I expected. I was promised romantic comedy/contemporary romance and though there were moments where this is precisely what I was delivered…there were also times when I took a step back and had to pause because wow…

This book includes some very sensitive topics including: abortion, fertility, cheating, parental abandonment, attempted suicide, mental health issues…

Definitely not your traditional romantic comedy by a long shot. But still one I enjoyed. I have to say that Emma Hughes dealt with these sensitive subjects in a way that doesn’t just gloss over them…and for that I am thankful. I like a romantic comedy with substance.

Relevant and enjoyable. Really enjoyed this one, loved the characters and the plot. Had a lot of educational bits including infertility, hormone troubles and early menopause. Overall brilliant.

A fun story with lots to go out, there are tears and laughter plus some good old will they won't they to throw in the mix

I absolutely loved It's Complicated. The characters are so real and so varied; it has humour, pathos and romance and finished without a cliche in sight. My thanks to Netgalley for my opportunity to enjoy an author who is new to me, I will now look out for more work by Emma Hughes.